Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat'
Summer Heat Peruvian Lily
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Height
- 36 to 42 inches
- Width
- 30 to 36 inches
- Flower color
- Red with a prominent yellow central flare
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Summer through fall
- Light
- Part sun to full sun
- Water
- Average; prefers well-drained soils with moderate to consistent moisture
- Maintenance
- Easy; later to emerge in spring but grows quickly
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6a–9b
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
About this plant
Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat' showcases vibrant red flowers with golden yellow throats and delicate dark flecking, creating a bold and fiery display. The funnel-shaped blooms appear from early summer through fall, offering an extended season of color and visual interest. This cultivar is prized for its ability to brighten garden borders and containers with its intense and warm hues.
As part of the Alstroemeria Summer Series, 'Summer Heat' was bred for its prolific blooming. Its vibrant flowers are perfect for cutting gardens and floral arrangements, providing both longevity and a burst of color indoors. This cultivar's origins emphasize heat tolerance and robust performance, making it a reliable choice for sunny garden settings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
